Featured Family: The Gordons

Last year’s Holiday photo taken outside their Clarinda home.

Please welcome Tanya Gordon and her family! They reside in Clarinda, Iowa, a small town which Tanya likes to call Mayberry! *chuckle*

Tell us about your family.

I am a SAHM to Tucker (5) and Kambry (2 ½). Hubby is a teacher and coach of 4 sports. We live in a small town, in a 1900 home which we constantly are updating to make it ours.

What are some of your family’s favorite activities to do away from home?

With hubby’s busy schedule, it’s the kids and I a lot of times. We love to travel to see family & friends any chance we get.

Do you have trouble getting out of the house? Do you have a routine that makes getting out easier?

We are trying to work on a routine for us, and the kids. We don’t know many people in our town, so we will go on walks as a family, go to the park or just hang out here at the house.

When out and about, what items do you carry that keep the family sane?

When we are driving, our DVD player in the car keeps the kids sane while on the go. We always travel with a fun bag with books, small toys, colors, coloring books, brain games.

Do you have any parenting words of wisdom? What is your family mantra?

Patience is the best aptitude to have. I have none, but each day that grows. Love and patience are the best things to have.

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